West Wits Mining Jobs – 03 September 2026

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Proto (Mine Rescue) Team X8

• Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
• Company: West Wits Mining
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Vacancies: 8
• Closing Date: 19 September 2026

Selection criteria

• Matric
• 3 to 5 years underground experience
• Medically fit (own doctor and Mine Doctor certificates)
• Full-time underground
• Pass the Mines Rescue Services Heat Tolerance Test
• Pass the Pre-selection Physical Test
• Volunteer
• Be a team player and be self-motivated
• Pass the Proto Initial Class (5 days)

To apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Mine Rescue – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity, and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks of the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Surface Fire Responder (SFR) Team X7

• Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
• Company: West Wits Mining
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Vacancies: 7
• Closing Date: 19 September 2026

Selection criteria

• Matric
• 3 to 5 years underground experience
• Medically fit (own doctor and Mine Doctor certificates)
• Full-time underground
• Pass the Mines Rescue Services Heat Tolerance Test
• Pass the Pre-selection Physical Test
• Volunteer
• Be a team player and be self-motivated
• Pass the Surface Fire Responder Initial (5 days)

To apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Fire Responder – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity, and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks of the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Mining Engineering Graduate Internship

• Company: West Wits Mining
• Programme: Social and Labour Plan (SLP) Internship Programme
• Position Type: 12-month internship
• Closing Date: 18 September 2026

About the role

Are you a recent mining engineering graduate eager to gain practical experience in one of South Africa’s most dynamic gold mines? Here is your chance to turn your academic knowledge into hands-on experience.

West Wits Mining is offering a 12-month Mining Engineering Graduate Internship. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in process analysis, efficiency improvement, and technical reporting while working alongside experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering, or related field
• Strong academic record & problem-solving skills
• Passion for geotechnical and underground mining environments
• Willingness to work on-site and in remote locations
• South African citizenship

What we offer

• Practical training & mentorship from industry experts
• Exposure to mining engineering monitoring and compliance systems
• Career development opportunities in a leading mining operation
• Opportunity to grow within a leading mining environment
• Monthly stipend

To apply

Send your CV, academic transcript, and cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: WEST WITS MINING: MINING ENGINEERING – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining is an Employment Equity Employer, and preference will be given to residents of Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Security vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Human Resources Officer

• Business Unit: Modi West Wits Operations
• Reference No: WWM/HR/01/2026
• Job Grading: Category Supervisor
• Opening Date: 1 September 2026
• Closing Date: 8 September 2026

About the role

To provide a general Human Resources service in designated areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with relevant HR legal requirements as per company’s HR policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications and requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) is essential
• Human Resources Diploma/Degree or NQF equivalent is essential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the HR field is essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential
• Valid medical certificate is essential, or must be medically fit to obtain such certificate

Competencies

• Must have good communication skills
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems essential
• Knowledge of SACO Enterprise T & A is essential
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations, and definitions (Red Tickets) is essential
• Understanding of the Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995) essential
• Understanding of the Labour Relations Act with respect to Collective Agreements and Bargaining Councils is essential
• Understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997) essential
• Must be assertive and multi-lingual

Key performance areas

• Compiles daily, weekly and monthly HR reports to assist management in making informed decisions (i.e. absenteeism, leave (including sick leave) and training)
• Assists management to comply with legal requirements (i.e. ensuring that employees have valid red tickets, training plotters, first aid and legally required qualifications)
• Ensures that all medical certificates are scrutinised and verified with the Council of Medical Practitioners to ensure validity
• Facilitates and ensures counselling sessions are conducted, and reports are submitted to management. E.g. Incapacity
• Ensures disciplinary actions are taken fairly against attendance related misconducts
• Ensures that all communication related matters (briefs & feedback forms, ITV, photos etc.) are timeously attended to, distributed and reported
• Provides administrative support pertaining to various HR related functions
• Facilitates and ensures all allegations are investigated and advise line management on a possible process to be followed
• Assist in formulation of charges and align them to the disciplinary policy document on schedule of offences as per their gravity and possible sanctions
• Ensures that non-availables processes are followed and adhered to
• Ensures the correct capturing of records (i.e. exit interviews, disciplinary actions, hearing counselling/investigations)
• Assists HR management with the implementation of the employee wellness program
• Facilitates and acts as an interpreter during disciplinary hearings
• Manages labour as per labour business plan
• Facilitates and ensures Incap process including its meeting are conducted at the operations level

To apply

Submit your CV to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Human Resources Officer – [Your Name]

NB. Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company’s Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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We wish you all the best with your applications